Stock Analysis
Evergy, Inc.EVRG
P/E 20.75×· 5Y range 15.34–23.29×· top 14% of history
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Electric & Other Services Combined
AnalystsBuy19 analystsP/E 20.7× sits at the 86th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 0% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals, expensive
Strengths
- Profitability62
- Quality60
Risks
- Valuation32
- Financial Health18
Weak fundamentals at a demanding price.
Market context
+2.1% today· Z 2.7σ· EVRG rose 2.00% amid low volume, following recent analyst updates and upcoming earnings call scheduling.
Why is EVRG moving?
SectorEVRG rose 2.00% amid low volume, following recent analyst updates and upcoming earnings call scheduling.
Profile
financial health, growth, moat and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation32/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (86th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (-7.3%)0/25
- P/S (3.2x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (22.4x)12/25
- Growth26/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (1.6%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (-0.7%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-1.1%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (17.0%)20/25
- Profitability62/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (4.7%)5/25
- ROE (9.0%)12/25
- Net margin (15.2%)20/25
- Operating margin (26.2%)25/25
- Financial Health18/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (0.61)3/25
- Current ratio (0.36)0/25
- Interest coverage (2.1x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 47%)5/25
- Quality60/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (4/9)10/25
- Beneish M (-2.68)25/25
- FCF conversion (-152%)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 2.7%)25/25
- Moat31/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/8 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (23.3%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (3/8 yrs)0/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 12.5%)25/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 0.6 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠Negative FCF margin (-0.2%) — burning cash
- ⚠Interest coverage 2.1× — thin debt cushion
- ⚠P/E 20.7× at top 14% of 5-year history
About Evergy, Inc.
Evergy is a regulated electric utility serving eastern Kansas and western Missouri. Show more
Major operating subsidiaries include Evergy Metro, Evergy Kansas Central, Evergy Missouri West, and Evergy Transmission. The utility has a combined rate base of more than $20 billion, about half in Kansas and the rest split between Missouri and interstate transmission. Evergy is one of the largest wind energy suppliers in the US.
Headquarters: KANSAS CITY, MO · Employees: 4,691 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
32DP/E (TTM)20.7xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 15.3x–23.3x · 86th pct
P/FCF83.7xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (171% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
FCF Yield-7.3%D
Grade D: NegativeTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -7.9%–-1.2% · 4th pct · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (171% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
P/S (TTM)3.15xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 2.0x–3.4x · 90th pct
EV/EBIT22.4xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 15.4x–24.3x · 92nd pct
EV/Sales26.0xD
Grade D: Very expensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E17.7xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.87xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.14C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield3.31%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio67.4%C
Grade C: HighDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
CapEx exceeds OCF: CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (171% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Profitability
62BROIC4.7%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE9.0%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA2.7%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin15.2%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin26.2%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin26.2%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin-23.1%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (171% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
True FCF Margin-23.4%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (171% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Growth
26ERevenue CAGR1.6%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-0.7%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-1.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth17.0%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+0.8%B
Grade B: FlatShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income2.4%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.4%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
18EAltman Z-Score0.61D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.36xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.19xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage2.1xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (171% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Net Debt/EBIT10.3xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.61xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.00xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
60BPiotroski F-Score4/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.68A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion-151.8%D
Grade D: PoorFCF / Net Income · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (171% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Margin Stability2.7%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue55.6%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.13xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Caisley Charles A. Filed | Caisley Charles A. | Option exercise | -1764 | |
Caisley Charles A. Filed | Caisley Charles A. | Tax withholding | -787 | |
Caisley Charles A. Filed | Caisley Charles A. | Option exercise | +1.8K | |
Buckler William Bryan Filed | Buckler William Bryan | Option exercise | -15880 | |
Buckler William Bryan Filed | Buckler William Bryan | Tax withholding | -5999 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Buckler William Bryan Filed | Buckler William Bryan | Option exercise | +15.9K | |
Rolph Jonathan D Filed | Rolph Jonathan D | Grant / award | +383 | |
WILDER C JOHN Filed | WILDER C JOHN | Grant / award | +447 |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
31DROIC >12% Years0/8 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)23.3%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years3/8 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor12.5%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$4.02
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.09
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$44.34
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$16.50B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$21.80M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$16.48B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$10.28B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.41xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$19.21B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.49B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)
EVRG is up 2.12% at the last close — EVRG rose 2.00% amid low volume, following recent analyst updates and upcoming earnings call scheduling.. Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Evergy, Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 0.61 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.68 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Free-cash-flow margin is negative (-23%) — the business currently burns cash.
- Company has negative FCF, making debt repayment from operations difficult.
- The stock currently yields 3.3% in dividends.
See how EVRG ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all EVRG moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 | Regular | 83.27 | +2.08% | 2.63 |
| Oct 16 | After-hours | 83.30 | +2.12% | 2.68 |
| Oct 6 | Regular | 80.24 | +1.45% | 2.40 |
| Oct 6 | After-hours | 80.35 | +1.59% | 2.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about EVRG
What is the current Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) stock price?
EVRG is trading at $83.30 at the last market close, up 2.12% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks EVRG pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is EVRG stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Evergy, Inc.'s financial health at 18/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is EVRG stock overvalued?
Evergy, Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 20.7 and our valuation score rates it 32/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Evergy, Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for EVRG. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Evergy, Inc. operate in?
Evergy, Inc. operates in the Utilities sector, within the Electric & Other Services Combined industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Evergy, Inc. do?
Evergy is a regulated electric utility serving eastern Kansas and western Missouri.
About Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) Stock
Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) is a US-listed stock operating in the Utilities sector, specifically the Electric & Other Services Combined industry. As of the latest update, Evergy, Inc. is trading at $83.30, up 2.12% on the day with a market capitalization of $19.2 billion. The financial health score for EVRG is 18/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for EVRG stock.
EVRG Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time EVRG stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for EVRG with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Evergy, Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 18/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for EVRG.
- Sector peers: Compare EVRG against 6 other utilities stocks on key financial metrics.
Is EVRG a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) as an investment. The financial health score of 18/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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